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The Complex Landscape of Trump’s Presidential Campaign, Inauguration and Political Messaging
Trump’s campaign for the presidency in 2016 marked a significant moment in American political history, with his messaging resonating with a complex array of demographics, including the Black community. While Trump’s proposals were often characterized by mainstream themes focused on economic growth, immigration, abortion, tariffs, and civil rights, he also supported contentious and polarizing views.…
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STCC Hosts Veterans Event to Showcase Impactful Legislation
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College welcomed veterans to the HERO Act Roadshow, a statewide initiative aimed at educating those who served about the most comprehensive veterans legislation in Massachusetts history. The event, which took place in the auditorium of Scibelli Hall, drew veterans from the community including STCC students and alumni who served. The…
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“Slavery after Slavery: Revealing the Legacy of Forced Child Apprenticeships on Black Families, from Emancipation to the Present”
Your kids will have a better life than you had. You’ll make sure of it, saving for their education, demanding excellence from them, requiring discipline, and offering support for their dreams and desires. Their success is your dream and, as parents did in the new book “Slavery after Slavery” by Mary Frances Berry, you’ll fight…
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Black History Month
February is known as Black History Month in these yet to be United States since they decided that we could get a month. I’m Afro Latina so I identify with black people here on this land and in my island of Puerto Rico.
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Calling Traditional Movement by its True Name & Celebrating its True Origins: An Interview with Shatoyia Jones-Medor
I conducted this interview with one of my homebirth clients, Shatoyia Jones-Medor, and I learned so much. Shatoyia serves as an international women’s advocate, full-time founder of Cacica of Kingdom Woman Finishing School of self-mastery and divinity, and teaches and performs Chakacha movement practice. This interview is an exploration of Chakacha movement, its history and…
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Free Summer Eats Meal Program Returns to Springfield to Keep Kids and Teens Nourished All Summer Long
With the school year having ended on June 23rd, Chartwell K12, Springfield Public Schools, and Home Grown Springfield are helping ensure that no child goes hungry this summer through the Summer Eats Free Meals Program.
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